Weather Alerts for: Pickering - Oshawa - Southern Durham Region
Yellow Watches
Yellow Watch - Winter Storm
Impact Level: High
Forecast Confidence: Moderate
A winter storm is possible beginning on Sunday. What: Snowfall amounts of 20 to 30 cm. Locally higher amounts are possible. Visibility near zero at times in blowing snow with winds gusting to 50 km/h. When: A local lake effect snow band beginning early Sunday morning is possible. Widespread snow beginning Sunday afternoon and ending Sunday night. Additional information: Lake effect snow driven by easterly winds off Lake Ontario may develop early Sunday morning, producing localized snowfall and reduced visibility. By Sunday afternoon, snow is expected to become more widespread as a broader system moves into the area. As this occurs, lake enhancement is likely, which will lead to locally higher snowfall amounts in certain areas. The exact placement and intensity of the heavier snowfall remains uncertain at this time. Roads and walkways may be very difficult to navigate. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Travel delays and/or cancellations are possible. Allow extra time for travel. Prepare for possibly prolonged disruptions to transportation, services, and utilities. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: Colour-coded Weather Alerts.
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- Pickering - Oshawa - Southern Durham Region
Yellow Warnings
Yellow Warning - Snow Squall
Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High
Snow squalls continue into this evening. What: Sudden near-zero visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow. Total local snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm. When: Ending this evening. Travel will likely be hazardous. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: Colour-coded Weather Alerts.
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- Pickering - Oshawa - Southern Durham Region
Yellow Warning - Cold
Impact Level: Moderate
Forecast Confidence: High
Bitterly cold conditions beginning this evening. What: Wind chill values near minus 30 to minus 33. When: This evening into Saturday morning. Additional information: Bitterly cold conditions will begin this evening into Saturday morning, with wind chills near minus 30 to minus 33. Extreme cold puts everyone at risk. Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes. Cover up. Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill. Check on older family, friends and neighbours. If it’s too cold for you to stay outside, it’s too cold for your pet to stay outside. Outdoor workers should take regularly scheduled breaks to warm up. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: Colour-coded Weather Alerts.
In effect for:
- Pickering - Oshawa - Southern Durham Region
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